What I feel < What I know
When I chose to parent out of fear, I am telling God I can do a better job raising my kids than he can. Ya that’s not good.
Fear makes me FEEL out of control.
I KNOW I am anchored in the TRUTH and LOVE of the Lord.
“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” Hebrews 6:19a NIV
I had to remember well the times the Lord had been faithful in my parenting journey. Remember well the days of joy that came from the routine of after school cookies and playdates. Remember well the traditions our family has created that bring us together. Remember well the times I had a front row seat to our girls reflecting the love of Christ to someone. Remember well the note one of our girls left in my car just to say they love me. Remember well seeing our girls travel to third world countries to share the love of Christ and minister to orphans. Remembering well the fruit of our parenting journey will cast a shadow on the idol of control I was allowing to lead to fear-based parenting. Most importantly remember well that my accomplishments as a mom don’t define me. My salvation in Christ defines me.
“I will meditate on your wonderful works and proclaim your great deeds.” Psalm 145:5-6 NIV
Remembering what has gone well when we are struggling in our parenting, keeps things in perspective. Finding the perspective begins in our BEING present with the Lord.
“Come near to God and he will come near to you.” James 4:8a NIV
BE in the word
BE in prayer
BE in fellowship with the Lord
BE in a state of repentance and grace
BE in a mind set to remember well
BE aware of His faithfulness
When we remember well who we are anchored to, we are reminded that we are greater in the truth of the Lord than we are in the lies of the enemy. The closer we lean into God, the farther we lean away from idols. I pray that these words have encouraged you to embrace and practice hindsight in your life. Hindsight leads us to bringing honor and glory to the Lord.
For the days you feel doubt creeping in, pursue HIM in HIS words that remind you where FEAR really belongs. Behind you. In the moving forward we do not have room for fear as an obstacle.
